Coke Oven Worker- Case Study
Industrial disease case
The client worked with coke ovens causing COPD. Our solicitors worked to secure over £36,000 in compensation.
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KEY FACTS |
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| INJURY SUMMARY | COPD. Emphseymia |
| CASE RESOLUTION | Case settled in October 2022 £36,814 awarded |
| CASE HANDLER | Crystal Collins |
Circumstances
Following a diagnosis of COPD, the client contacted Jefferies Solicitors to make an industrial disease injury claim.
The client had started work for British Steel in 1979 as a shift engineer which involved plant maintenance, the client worked on the coke ovens with the maintenance teams. The plant was closed in 1990, but the client stayed on stripping the plant down until 1992.
It was proven that the client had developed COPD due to working in the coke oven environment as they had been exposed to toxic substances.
Settlement
Our client instructed Jefferies and was represented by claims Handler Crystal Collins. The claim settled for over £36,000.
Jefferies Solicitors are experts in dealing with all kinds of industrial diseases including coke oven workers’ claims.
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